WARNING TO ALL MAZDA DRIVERS! DO NOT MESS WITH FIRMWARE

[@johnnybgood3909]

I took your advice and got my 5 year old to upgrade mine. Went without a hitch.

[@ruleandrews7951]

Bud, your laughing at the name "fat32"? Its File Allocation Table (FAT) and its 32 bits. The fact that you don't even know what this is tells me you should not even been screwing around with your system. You can unbrick the system if you do some research and educate your self with low level Linux stuff!!!

[@mesprojects674]

I followed the instructions in their entirety and had no issues. A year later and love having carplay. It needed two update packs, so be sure to check your version number and doc before just putting a flash drive in

[@RedDevilDempsey]

100% skill issue, I have 0 experience with cars but just carefully followed the official printed instructions and video from that dude with the glasses who did this to his Miata and it went perfect. This is like not following a recipe and then calling the recipe crap just because you didn’t follow it correctly lmao

[@ryanchetty7188]

Can you please send the link to his video

[@cannonjanes994]

Hi Anthony, I had the same problem as you. I went full panic then finally realized that the problem was that I forgot to plug in the cable on the top right. It got pushed back after I put my infotainment screen back in place and I just forgot. I made a stupid mistake and I had the same stress as you. Fortunately, I figured out my problem. Since then, I have updated my firmware and installed Android Auto / Apple Car Play. For anyone reading this, just triple check that you have reconnected all of the cables.

[@ajr5195]

It's completely safe... Follow the instructions exactly (like you should follow any instructions). Also check the hash values of the file before using it to insure it's not corrupt. Just did mine yesterday and it works great! How he explained it he didn't follow the instructions at all? Of course it won't work!

[@artjamaldurant4613]

Hey I'll like to update mine but too afraid... doing some research any help

[@Bock919]

I've updated this on my 3 and my wife's with no issues. Mine needed three updates since I was significantly behind. Hers only needed the most recent firmware update. If you follow the instructions, you'll have no issues.

[@kmahmod6967]

hi where should i get the update and any tips ? im on update 29.00.00

[@hrvojelabas7003]

​@@kmahmod6967same, i want to upgrade it but i cant find files needed

[@honeycuttmr]

I did my 2015 Mazda3 this week and it worked perfectly. Followed the manufacturer instructions to the dealer.

[@mahdihijazi1868]

Heyy where did u find the instructions and the right version for you car

[@cynthiamal8733]

Please share i go

[@oze-bikes4life663]

"I know what im doing" 🤣 🤣Thats gold mate 👍 Why is it bricked then 🤪

[@ShaferHart]

Stuff happens and small screw ups can have fatal consequences.

[@luhisslukus]

Ok.. I'm just gonna thank you now. Was planning on maybe tackling this... but fek it. $200 at the dealer.. hardly worth the risk.

[@savydaniel]

Last Resort: If you have a non responsive Mazda/MZD.. RESTORE ALL FACTORY SETTINGS - BLACK TOUCH-SCREEN : Use this option if something goes wrong during Firmware Updating and or you have an unresponsive black or blank touch-screen, this will NOT work if you already had any Hacks or non OEM Tweaks previously installed. Put car into Amber 'ACC' Light ON (Accessory Mode)Do Not Start Engine. Wait 30 seconds for Connect to settle as you can not see the touch-screen as it is blank or black. Perform these setting inputs *below precisely as you are flying blind.. IF you make an input error you must turn off ACC system and power down car See 5.4 below and do #1 to #3, and then repeat setting input process * again. *PRESS "Home Button" above Commander Knob ONCE. *TURN Silver Command Wheel 2 clicks to the Right. *PRESS Down on Commander Black Knob ONCE. *SLIDE-PUSH move Commander Knob 6 times to the Right. *TURN Silver Command Wheel 5 clicks to the Right. *PRESS Down on Commander Black Knob ONCE. *TURN Silver Command Wheel 1 click to the Right. *PRESS Down on Commander Black Knob ONCE. After awhile the loading of screen and MAZDA logo should occur. If Black Touch-Screen continues you will need your CMU hardware replaced. A normal system boots up automatically by itself when car is on ACC or started. The above Factory Reset can also be done via Touch-Screen if it is working OK (not black). Also recommend this Factory Reset IF you have Tweaks installed Before you install updated Version 59 or higher Firmware

[@joshymcdaniel9233]

Hey bro do you have v55 or v57 or v59 firmware file …if so let me know and could you send me link I’ll owe you BIG time!

[@knowellsyoutubetv5781]

I have the same experience. They want to charge me 1400$ for the repair . Bullshit experience !

[@captainrisky6561]

$45-50 for the software update? In Australia its over $400 australian. For a software update. Thats more than $200 US. Just to get a

[@uptheirons726]

You clearly didn't follow the instructions. If you follow them exactly it's so incredibly easy. I did mine in my 16 CX5 a month ago and had zero issues.

[@DK1102]

Lol sounds like you had the 59 FW and didn't install the IDW70 package. Mazda updated to the 59 FW because they were afraid of people making changes like you did. You can do a workaround on 59 FW but you need to hook a serial connection up in the back of the CMU and install an exploitation FIRST, then you can do what you want. 59 FW locked up the original 57 FW loopholes. I did the entire carplay conversion on my wife's Fiat Abarth 124 and it was fine when following the directions. No Mazda logos, nav works, carplay and Android auto work.

[@ryanm6914]

Just put the flash drive back in there and wait like 10 minutes it shoulf w9rk

[@pbayone1]

clearly you screwed the pooch here buddy, thousands have done this had no issues at all

[@ilpatongi]

"I know what I'm doing" Nope.

[@jameslippincott558]

You gotta follow instructions to a T. I've done it twice no issues.

[@alexandermackinnon7596]

I dunno how you fucked this You can literally start the update and leave it run from 15 minutes 😅 I’ve never seen the firmware update brick it unless you somehow completely fucked up the absolute most basic task.

[@francisle]

Can buy a new cmu if you want for cheaper if you replace it yourself. It is important to read the instructions properly so you dont brick it.

[@jnkziaa]

bruh even 8 year olds can follow that instructions, I've done this update twice.

[@oshanewalker9077]

Sigh, Im sorry....Im not trying to be mean....but this is so stupid the fact that hes so slow....I made a mistake with the instructions and I just reset it....BAM!!

[@kepagu]

"everything went perfectly until I turned my car off top early". Bro to early is to early, doesn't matter if it's just a wee bit, it still got shit to do and you abrupted it. Firmware is literally the operating systems most fundamental instructions on how it should run, messing up the installation will ofc fuck it up.

[@Imenijebitno108]

Can new firmware version for 2016 cx5 solve the ALH headlights malfunction?

[@graysonparker1183]

Rework... lmao . Partition

[@knowellsyoutubetv5781]

I have the same experience…

[@Lisssa_sanchez]

Thank you, you saved me a headache from trying to upgrade myself.

[@digitalbilly]

If you have a bricked CMU. There is hope to get it back. I've done it easy

[@olegsasov]

Hoooow buddy

[@solomonirailoa]

How did you do that?

[@TheLondonCyclist]

He fked up and is now crying because he didnt follow the instructions of updating the firmware to the correct number. 😂

[@ag4allgood]

" I had 75K miles and I ended up paying $200 to fix everything. Unfortunately a few months later my car was involved in a hit and run with a semi truck. Insurance totaled it and I lost my car..... " xLauant quote from 2020.

[@seanfox7883]

You are very bias in your commenting. What if you do not live in the United States? or this is only for you guys? We all take risks everyday and we appreciate what happened to you, but when you do not have a dealership near you and it would cost 3 times that amount to send my car to the US, I am quite willing to try it.

[@adamgraves9902]

Bro factory reset

[@gabnsports]

Anyone who did this recently know where to get the firmware files?

[@osafosam8763]

Hi i have it. But I have the 70.x.x4A N

[@rolandosanchez3664]

So what would the dealership charge us the connect it on our 2017.5 Mazda 6!?? Thanks! 😊

[@xLauant]

about $1200 give or take...

[@nosirrahm]

@@xLauant $1200?? Who told you that?

[@Sal-75-2]

Japanese cars bro 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JaritzaItzelPradoParedes]

My issue is another thing I NEED HELP What mine does is sometimes, specially when it’s cold, when I turn it on my phone gets connected to the Bluetooth but there is no sound. The screen is black. You can see the arrow like playing but no sound. It goes away 20-30 mins after driving. I cannot find any solution 😞

[@stepheno2462]

Thanks for video. I see you have a Kia. I’m deciding between buying a Kia Sportage and cx5. Both 2016 models. How do you find the Kia compared to Mazda. I think I’m going for the Mazda due to interior quality but Kia has more accessories. Thanks

[@xLauant]

I would have to say the CX5 over the Sportage. Both Mazda and Kia have stepped up their interior game. However, when it comes to all-around quality Mazda has Kia beat for the 2016 model year

[@arthgr2d227]

Did you find a solution?

[@ag4allgood]

" I had 75K miles and I ended up paying $200 to fix everything. Unfortunately a few months later my car was involved in a hit and run with a semi truck. Insurance totaled it and I lost my car..... " xLauant quote from 2020.

[@HIOP0]

OH AND IT'S FITTING THAT OTHERS FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS AND WERE SUCCESSFUL HAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA

[@henryvidals8552]

"I know what im doing" apparently not lol. You can try serial connection behind the screen no soldering required into the unit just plugging in 4 pins and a ground

[@ryanchetty7188]

Can you please explain more

[@SketchyGrizzly]

Did this recently and mine needed two updates. Everything went smooth as long as you take your time and follow the most recently updated instructions word for word. (2 year update: still working perfectly 😂)

[@mesprojects674]

This!

[@kmahmod6967]

hi where should i get the update and any tips ?

[@Maxfli82]

Well, you might be able to save the 150 bucks if you just fess up and tell them what you did. Saves them time in troubleshooting.

[@Iamadroid]

The whole "you can't format a 64gig usb using fat32". "I know what I'm doing guy" had me dying! 🤣 I'm sorry for your misfortune but you do not have any idea what your doing. Hence why your unit was bricked.

[@ShaferHart]

Yeah, he probably needlessly created multiple partitions for this flash drive and that could confuse the retarded CMUs they put in these cars. That could've been the actual cause of the bricking

[@boruteferra]

So point of the story is DON'T TURN OFF THE CAR!! before the upgrade is complete.

[@samazz9836]

Did you fix it !?? I need a help

[@boruteferra]

@@samazz9836 after watching this video I decided to pay $60 for the dealership to update it for me.

[@boruteferra]

Dealership told me ill have to pay a bit over 1000 to fix it if i bricked it.

[@kidonpoint25]

The update was so easy. Just followed the Instructions

[@EvladiFatihHan]

So moral of the story is that you should set the radio to your favorite channel before you start the process, just in case ?

[@RandomPsychic]

Messing with firmware when you dont know what you're doing is a recipe for that sinking feeling.

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Lol

[@leroux-p]

This guy works for Mazda for sure

[@jakesilver1569]

Mazda has been aggressively taking down all the firmware files off the internet, so they clearly don't want people doing this

[@verilyverily1442]

Yep Exactly lol

[@iffilunauhansen1278]

well, you do need a few grey cells between the ears to read the instructions and then follow them.. :-)

[@kugatsu23]

Try doing this “Press and hold the Back button, the Nav button, and the Mute button for at least 10 seconds.” It might help

[@samazz9836]

Its not do anything..i need a help

[@kugatsu23]

sam Azz did you try it holding for 10 seconds if not. Try this 1. Tun on your engine, press “home” 2. Rotate knob 2 clicks to the right that will take you to “settings” blindly then press select. 3. Shift knob to the right (every shift with atleast 2 seconds intervals) 6 times “this will take you to system blindly again” then press select 4. Rotate knob 6 times to the right that will take you to “restore all factory settings” then press select 5. Rotate knob 1 to the right then press select Hope it will help you best of lock

[@Anonymous-lv1jm]

Worked for me when I did that a while back

[@graysonparker1183]

It happened to me. You can fix it . If you had made a full copy of your system then reset the internal memory by wiping it manually then loaded that bitch up with the copied content. Lol

[@ianmunro6053]

You must follow the OFFICIAL instructions EXACTLY and it works. This includes steps like opening and closing the driver's door, pressing the brake pedal etc.

[@Teeb2023]

Yep, mine went smooth as butter, probably because I followed the instructions to the letter. Wasn't exactly complicated, TBH.

[@lukamih]

Where do I find these instructions?

[@CaffeinePanda]

@Infinite Possibilities It should be, but they have no incentive to do so. Programming those kinds of safeties would cost Mazda money in development time, and they don't want normal users servicing their own electronics to begin with. From their perspective, 1) owner pays dealership for update or 2) owner fucks it up and pays dealership even more money. Either way, manufacturer and dealership win. Right-to-repair laws could help with things like this, as we have more and more electronics in cars.

[@ajourneysaved4311]

@@CaffeinePanda agreed.

[@ShaferHart]

@@CaffeinePanda and then there are countries like mine, where if you import the car from the US our local Mazda dealership (it's only one company) does nothing for you and they refuse to even upgrade your firmware. So if I brick mine I won't even have the option to pay a lot of money to get it unbricked. I'll be genuinely and thoroughly SOL. Good thing KZbin recommended this to me lol. Yes I'm scared now but I never thought you could literally brick your car, I thought that if you screwed up you just stated back from the beginning. Like, I can risk bricking my phone but my car? Not sure that's a risk I want to take especially when I wouldn't even have an expensive remedy available to me :(

[@keshav4778]

Just come to the point..so much dramas

[@JoeContrerasGenesisJoeC]

You didn't know what you were doing.

[@j.b.8767]

A word to the wise, young man: If you become discombobulated, try looking in your owners manual, because there, it would have guided you to a solution, one mentioned by others here already: restoration to original factory settings! Easy as pie, when you know where to look!

[@ShaferHart]

How do you do it?

[@matthewcooksey5411]

I'm not an expert but off the top of my head a factory reset won't reflash the original firmware on this system. It resets all user settings and will delete all data. But a firmware update is done at the actual root of these systems I think.

[@TheLondonCyclist]

​@@matthewcooksey5411He can just reflash the original file.

[@critter1171]

Jeez $1000, still wouldn’t you buy a head unit from a dealer / wreckers? The functionality of the camera and sensors are most likely fine, they just can’t communicate with the infotainment system anymore. Would of worked out cheaper?

[@naica2607]

Here is the way to fix your car if the info system is bricked: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnSbn2Smba9ne8k

[@JNPUS]

May be that was the issue that you enforced FAT32 on a 64 GB drive! I have never seen this in any CarPlay upgrade discussions on mazda247 on any other Mazda forum. The only thing unique you did was enforced FAT32 on your large drive. Would you mind telling the public how much you ended up paying to Mazda dealership to get this fixed (of course 5 years ago)?

[@SergioNayar]

You did it wrong... You need to follow some steps prior to the 99 menu option and also close doors and get at least 5 meters away from the car... You did it wrong buddy!!!

[@this_time_imperfect]

Yeah, sometimes firmware updates can go wrong and cause a mess of problems. Don’t call it bricked, there is always a pretty complicated process to do a “flashback” and reset with the original firmware.

[@Monica-x3c]

How can i do that? I updated to 70.0 but i want the V58 now :/

[@ParodieHecker-mobile]

​@@Monica-x3c Why do you want to downgrade?

[@novanuke1356]

I just did this today and it worked perfectly. I had to actually do 3 different installs because I was on an older version. Everything worked fine, but I followed everything to the T. Probably should have told them what happened. They most likely would have just rolled it back to a previous install or factory reset it.

[@rudheerreddy8611]

Was yours version 55 or 59

[@ParodieHecker-mobile]

@@rudheerreddy8611 31

[@DMX-du9mn]

How dumb one should be to screw up the easiest process ever Do firmware yourself following guide

[@prayin4boost94]

Almost positive if you disconnect your battery for 30 minutes and try it would work but yanno

[@NRay7882]

Nope. Did both firmware updates on my 2016 Mazda 6 today and it went smooth as butter. No unexpected issues, no system hangs. I took my time and followed the instructions to the T. After about an hour, my car is fully updated and working perfectly fine.

[@matty_o]

You’re not smart….

[@assu4lt]

If the screen is black and you can hear music just do a reset, mine was like that and could only go through pre-saved stations, found a guide on how to reset, did it and screen came back to life

[@solomonirailoa]

I have the same case too. Screen is black and I can hear music. This was after a failed firmware update. Any idea on how to do this reset?

[@YudiChang]

I'm so sorry, I hope you have already fix that. Have you already reset the headunit? Try to shut down the car battery for 5 minutes.

[@ants00]

IF you do the install correctly it works perfect!

[@Rockito912]

You are lying in this video, so obviously avoiding to mention what blatant mistake you did to get to this point. This video was made with the purpose of you feeling better about yourself, trying to convince others that the process is difficult. Its not. Thousands of people have done FW updates to their Mazdas successfully. (Me inluded. Currently running the 74.00.324 with latest bug fixes, AA and Carplay, fastest boot times etc.) The difference? We followed the instructions.

[@kev4real981]

Follow the instructions and you’ll be okay

[@tallhiker5985]

Can't you just replace the infotainment unit?

[@akshitsharma8875]

Did you find the solution though ??????

[@isaahmed80]

i did few time with no issue..only thing you need to set in car and keep presing the badel to keep it on, and this take about 1 houre.

[@TheNortonio]

🤣🤣🤣

[@NewYorksFinest1]

I just updated my Mazda to the latest. I downloaded the file and left my car running and it downloaded successfully. I got it from a Mazda technician that sold me the file

[@CapoGamingYT]

I hope you hit 3 ,enter and clear and 2 enter and clear then hit exit leave car for 3 minutes before you did 99 to install update. I’ve fixed plenty of bricked items before, it’s not impossible, there is always away. You just just have to find it.

[@NewYorksFinest1]

I have the 2018 mazda3. I want to get android auto but I don't want to swap out the infotainment

[@deanmiller6177]

I call Bullshit on the price because Mazda wants to charge me 169.00 and tax to update the firmware on my 2018 CX5 and that's a freaking ripoff

[@arvinbc6062]

Given that you said that you know or confident on what you are doing, it should have worked. However, its not working as you probably missed a step or two that totally corrupted your system.

[@brianhaden9906]

This is laughable. Follow the instructions. I just updated to 74. never done this before and worked perfectly.

[@1593Rafael]

I've been having some issues with my Mazda Demio [Mazda 2 in US]. The stearing wheel's bottons stop working, the bluetooth sound stopped working [you can listen radio stations but can't listen sounds throught bluetooth [music, calls..] and my reverse camera stopped working too. Do you think updating my system would help me?? HELPPPP!!!

[@yesthatpaul]

So, to recap: DO NOT MOD YOUR MAZDA... unless you're slightly more patient than an ADHD squirrel.

[@cameronb6675]

Did u try to unplug it then plug it back in. That should work u don't know how tech works obviously never had issues with wifi

[@worlboss2844]

So if it is not a good idea for u to do it , why its a good idea for the dealer to do it....it not the same human being that is doing it, same process, u should have never done it, if you could not follow instructions promptly...u broke ur own shit, Your video should be tittled "do at your own risk, and problems that may occur if done incorrectly" dont inflick ur mistakes on the other owners because u did a mistake....cause had u successfully done it, u would not have posted that video

[@cvandenhaute]

Glad I saw this, was on the fence to do it myself on my wife's 2016 CX-9. I will pay the dealer to do the Carplay upgrade

[@kickassamd]

Did this with a friend on 3 different Mazda vehicles, 2x 14 3s and 1x 16 6. All 3 were updated to 70.00.335C without a single issue. Followed a video I found on here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mny2ZIqmmN18j9E and everything went well.

[@CapoGamingYT]

I literally just did that same install an hour ago and went perfectly.

[@cynthiamal8733]

Can someone send me the link to update my 2016 mazda 6 , im currently on OS 51.00.351

[@ChrisB-e7s]

It works if you follow the instructions. If it didn’t work, you didn’t follow the instructions, sorry.

[@ricric9521]

Mazda wanted $190 to update my firmware. I just did it myself without issue.

[@Living-gnu-64]

You can use windows disk manager to partition a bit of your drive to be able to format at FAT32

[@RamanKumar-mu7cl]

Can anyone provide a link to the file for Australia/Newzealand version. Much appreciated.

[@lowrivera]

No, you're not good with computer systems, you DON'T know what you're doing.

[@supernovaskaters706]

i took it to the dealer for a oil change( free) and they updated it for free lol

[@kamikazecy]

Just upgraded my japanese CX5 to a EU new firmware! All went perfect😅

[@Wayk123]

fat32 is 8tb max partition limit, no?

[@tonyfigueroa8101]

Where can i get it done for $60 at a dealership? The going price for Apple car play update is over $300 in Miami, Fl.

[@doc62]

What was the outcome dude? How much did it cost in the end to fix?

[@xLauant]

$1200 but I lucked out and Mazdas extended the warranty for the computer system.

[@doc62]

@@xLauant Bloody hell! Yeah, you were lucky alright - think I'll go down the official route rather than risking this. Thanks for the heads up and reply dude

[@mandyfrank-lucero48]

@@xLauant How many miles were on your car at the time? And what was this extension of warranty for the computer system?

[@xLauant]

Mandy Frank-Lucero I had 75K miles and I ended up paying $200 to fix everything. Unfortunately a few months later my car was involved in a hit and run with a semi truck. Insurance totaled it and I lost my car.....

[@shannonhumphry2180]

just don't be cheap and pay to get it done right.

[@MikePowers-yg5fd]

I did it no issue. Follow the steps exactly

[@ucws]

That worked on mine. It's not break, screen is just turned off. Go find out how to do a factory reset and it will come back on. I felt the same way to. It's on KZbin for the fix. Good luck!

[@dougiequick1]

WHEW! I lucked out and didnt screw myself! SOMEHOW! And listen I amaSCATTERBRAIN thattypically screws up! again WHEW! Although I WAS still under warranty! Hard to imagine that they would have denied warranty!